Gunfighter Ruble Noon (a fine and credible performance by Richard Crenna) gets amnesia. Crafty outlaw Rimes (smoothly played by Stephen Boyd) helps Noon figure out his identity. After it's discovered that Noon knows about a hidden fortune in gold, slippery judge Niland (a pleasingly slimy turn by Farley Granger) and the ruthless Peg Cullane (a deliciously wicked portrayal by Patty Shepard) conspire together to get their hands on said gold.
Director Peter Collinson relates the engrossing and intricate story at a steady pace, maintains a fairly tough and gritty tone throughout, makes nice use of the dusty'n'desolate desert locations, and stages the exciting shoot outs and rough'n'ready fisticuffs with skill and flair. The compelling script by Scot Finch and Antonio Recoder offers a few nifty twists. The sound acting by the bang-up cast rates as another major asset: Rosanna Schioffino as the sweet Fan Davidge, Aldo Sambrell as the cowardly Kissling, and Jose Jaspe as loyal ranch hand Henneker. Luis Bacalov's robust harmonic score hits the rousing spot. John Cabrera's polished cinematography provides lots of striking shots of the beautiful scenery. A worthwhile film.
Director Peter Collinson relates the engrossing and intricate story at a steady pace, maintains a fairly tough and gritty tone throughout, makes nice use of the dusty'n'desolate desert locations, and stages the exciting shoot outs and rough'n'ready fisticuffs with skill and flair. The compelling script by Scot Finch and Antonio Recoder offers a few nifty twists. The sound acting by the bang-up cast rates as another major asset: Rosanna Schioffino as the sweet Fan Davidge, Aldo Sambrell as the cowardly Kissling, and Jose Jaspe as loyal ranch hand Henneker. Luis Bacalov's robust harmonic score hits the rousing spot. John Cabrera's polished cinematography provides lots of striking shots of the beautiful scenery. A worthwhile film.